NOTE: In order to stay in care with SLAC, a client MUST reassess every six (6) months.

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Phone: 337.439.5861

Fax: 337.436.8713

PrEP

(Pre-ExposureProphylaxis)

Persons interested in exploring PrEP may contact

Mr. G. Brown for Navigation.

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Following this, an evaluation will be scheduled with a medical provider.

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For more information, please call

337 . 480 . 8282

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Thank you!

PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a once-daily prescription medication for persons who are HIV-negative that can reduce the chance of contracting HIV through sex. PrEP is an effective tool for people who want additional protection against infection.

By taking one pill a day(in combination with safe sex practices), PrEP can help reduce the risk of transmission of HIVto non-infected individuals if they are exposed to the virus by blocking it.

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Studies have shown that taking PrEP significantly lowered the risk of being infected over those who did not take the pill. PrEP can reduce the risk of contracting HIV by as much as 90-99%, when consistently taken as directed.

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PrEP takes up to 3 weeks to be effective.

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Combining PrEP with condoms and other prevention methods further decreases the chances for getting HIV. Since nothing is 100% effective, comprehensive risk-reduction strategies outside of PrEP should still be used (such as condoms).

Visit your physician for more complete information and to find out if PrEP is right for you.

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Any provider who can prescribe medication (such as physicians and nurse practitioners) can prescribe PrEP. If you need help in speaking with your doctor regarding PrEP, you can print out the CDC Provider Supplement and bring it with you to your appointment. Click here.

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Before PrEP can be prescribed, a person should be tested for HIV and other STI’s and have a kidney function test. If prescribed PrEP, you will need to have regular doctor visits to monitor your health and to determine how you are responding to PrEP.

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Side effects from PrEP are minimal and usually subside after about a month. Information regarding potential side effects can be provided by your medical provider. He or she can answer any questions or concerns. Always discuss all medications you are taking with your medical provider to avoid possible contraindications.

• Individuals who have had a Sexually Transmitted Infection in the last 6 months or who do not consistently use condoms

• Individuals who engage in injection drug use

• Individuals in a high-risk population

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PrEPdoes NOT work after HIV exposure. It is for protection before exposure.

PrEP should be taken before possible exposure. PrEP needs to be taken for a certain amount of time before it becomes effective.

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If you believe you may have been exposed to the HIV virus, there is an emergency treatment called Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) used to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. PEP needs to be taken within 72 hours of exposure. For more detailed information, see below.

PEP

(Post-ExposureProphylaxis)

PEP(Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is an emergency medical intervention that administers a combination of antiretroviral (ARV) medications after an uninfected/HIV-negative person has been exposed to bodily fluids from another person that pose a risk for HIV infection. (Blood, sexual fluids.) PEP reduces the risk of contracting HIV after exposure.

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PEPcan used for those who have been exposed through an event at work (oPEP) or through unprotected sex (nPEP), within 36-72 hours of contact. (In the case of potential exposure, the earlier treatment begins, the better.)